Ubuntu 2006 Spring Collection

[Ari Torhamo]

ti, 2006-02-21 kello 11:00 +0000, Henrik Nilsen Omma kirjoitti:
> Sasha Tsykin wrote:
> > The issue here is that in the other hemisphere it would be reversed. 
> > Also, here in Australia, we call it autumn, not fall, so how would you 
> > decide what to call it? The numbers are easier. And ultimately, a 
> > non-technical person will never try Linux on their own volition. They 
> > will only do so if somebody is there to help them. 
> But that is exactly what we are trying to change. The point of a product 
> name or a marketing slogan is to draw people in, to make then consider 
> trying your product. If you have to explain your slogan or product name 
> to someone you've already lost the initiative.

I just happen to be in a middle of helping a non-technical person that I
don't know to install Ubuntu (very basic stuff). I'm helping him by
e-mail and there obviously isn't anyone around him who could help (he
picked my e-mail address from a mailing list). He just got the idea of
trying Linux and want's to introduce it to his family too.

As Henrik said, people can be drawn in - even non-technicals. I think
there even isn't a clear line between "technical" and "non-technical"
person. People with less and less computer background can be "drawn in"
- it just depends on how easy Ubuntu is made for people to approach - in
every possible way.

Regards,

Ari